HI PARISHIONERS - This Sunday, Bishop Allen Shin will be with us to confirm or receive into our tradition ten of our adult parishioners! Come out and support them, hear a great choir anthem, and then head down to the Yacht Club after for a festive coffee hour hosted by Mary Conrad. It's going to be a fun and meaningful day. And yes, I'm still going and am definitely plan to be there. Stay warm, and see you Sunday! -Astrid

9 AM SERVICE MOVES TO 8:30 AM MARCH 22 & MARCH 29 To ease flow and allow the choir to practice anthems, the 9 am will meet at 8:30 for two weeks -starting THIS SUNDAY. 9 o'clockers: big apologies for the inconvenience, and thank you for being accommodating!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS FRIDAYS AT 12:15 THROUGH GOOD FRIDAY Remember our stations service at the church every Friday through Good Friday. This quiet, meditative service lasts 20 minutes and is a good way to center yourself and remember the season.

GOOD FRIDAY CHILDREN'S SERVICE AT 10 AM APRIL 3 Every year, the kids gather for their own "stations of the cross" service, at which we walk through the last few days of Jesus' life. We'll re-enact the Entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper and Foot Washing, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Trial, and the Way of the Cross. This is a super meaningful service for kids and grown-ups alike. Mo. Storm will lead the service (or Father Sipple if she's on leave).

THINKING OF ATTENDING THE EASTER VIGIL? BRING NOISE MAKERS!service We need lots of loud instruments, bells, clanging things to make the Great Noise of the Easter Vigil. Please remember to bring whatever you can think of that night if you're planning to attend the vigil!

EASTER VIGIL BAPTISMS - "NO QUESTIONS ASKED" In keeping with our tradition, we will have "open" baptisms at our Easter Vigil. Know of someone who would like to be baptized or have their son/daughter baptized? They can just come to church on Saturday, April 4 at 8 pm and we'll baptize them then and there! They can meet me beforehand if desired, but that's not at all necessary.

SUNDAY SCHOOL LENTEN PROJECT FOR EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES THIS SUNDAYFor the second year in a row, the kids will collect change every Sunday in Lent to buy their choice of animals - pigs, goats, chickens - for families in the developing world. This project was a huge hit last year. To help them reach their goal, bring some spare change to church with you and put it in one of the plastic eggs provided in the back.

MEET FATHER PETER SIPPLE, Mother Storm's replacement when her maternity leave begins. For information about when he starts, and his bio, click HERE. We'll welcome him more formally when he begins.

COFFEE HOUR - SIGN UP HERE Thank you to those of you who recently signed up to host coffee hours. We still have LOTS of coffee hour slots open. It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made. Click on the link about for ideas/instructions, and to sign up. Thank you!

THE "EVERYTHING ROTA" The rota (reader-server-altar guild-counter-teacher schedule) through May 24 is now available HERE. IF you're not on it but would like to be, please pardon our mistake and let Dana know right away at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SAVE THE DATE Dreaming about your summer plans? Before you make them, keep in mind Vacation Bible School, which will be the last week in July (July 27-31), 9:30 am - noon. VBS is for kids ages 4-12; older kids are welcome - encouraged - to sign on as volunteers.

DIRECTORY AS A PDF The parish directory is available at this link to those who would like an electronic copy.WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY9 am Reader - NEEDEDServer - Jen Urciuoli